Final
September 5, 2026 β’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Baylor Bears (0-1) takes on Auburn Tigers (1-0) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
Baylor Bears
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Auburn Tigers
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BAY
|
0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 16 |
|
AUB
|
3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
8:13
Alex McPherson 43 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:51
Jeremiah Cobb 15 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
Score
1:30
Louis Brown IV 14 Yd pass from DJ Lagway (Rhett Armstrong Kick)
Score
7:12
Rhett Armstrong 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:21
Byrum Brown 11 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
Score
0:09
Gavin Freeman 5 Yd pass from DJ Lagway (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
42%
Baylor Bears
VS
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Auburn Tigers
Projected Score
BAY 30
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AUB 36
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Auburn Tigers scoring offense aligns well against Baylor Bears defense.
- Baylor Bears generates significantly more total yardage.
- Baylor Bears aerial attack exposes Auburn Tigers secondary.
- Auburn Tigers rushing attack has the advantage.
Baylor Bears
STAT
Auburn Tigers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Auburn Tigers plays on familiar turf at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Baylor Bears Could Win
Baylor Bears will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Auburn Tigers Could Win
Auburn Tigers scoring offense aligns well against Baylor Bears defense.
Deciding Factor
Baylor Bears generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
55,068
Closing Odds
Line: AUB -6.5 | O/U: 58.5
Team Leaders
Baylor Bears Leaders
Nate Bennett
Passing Ldr β’ QB
HD Davis
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jackson Baird
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Auburn Tigers Leaders
Byrum Brown
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Stuart Andrews
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Bryce Cain
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Baylor Bears (85.2%)
Auburn Tigers (14.8%)
Total Submissions: 52 circles
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